Lewiston, Maine

Lewiston is the second largest city in Maine and the most central city in Androscoggin County. The area was slowly populated by Quebec families in the late 18th century, and it was incorporated in 1795. The town attracted the manufacturing and hydro-power businesses due to its proximity to water, and its population grew from 1,801 in 1840 to 21,701 in 1890. In 2016, Lewiston had a population of 36,140 people.